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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
one or some or every or all without specification
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(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
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divisible by two
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It makes me feel important."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
GourmetsnounUS /ˈɡʊrmeɪz/
plural of “gourmet” — a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
half-shell
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
of great significance or value
From this reading It makes me feel important."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It makes me feel important."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes me feel important."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It makes me feel important."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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not one thing; not anything
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
touching and supported by a surface
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oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
Terran
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I never expected a visit from the Consul General.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of _If_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [Sidenote: _Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell--not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!_] "Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said.
